Financial Officer
The organization
IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative helps to accelerate and upscale sustainable practices within mainstream international commodity markets, driving sustainability from niche to norm. We build ambitious public-private coalitions of companies, civil society organizations and governments in high-impact programs in order to benefit people, the planet and profit.
Partnering with over 350 companies, 60 NGOs and numerous governmental organizations, IDH is a dynamic organization of about 45 staff members based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, with hubs in Vietnam, Indonesia and other countries. In the last year IDH has expanded its activities and now runs over 100 projects through 18 commodity programs in 50 countries, together with internationally operating companies and implementing partners. Among the commodities IDH focuses on are cocoa, tea, soy, cotton, timber, natural stone, aquaculture and electronics, and new sector programs are in development. Partnering companies have committed to invest in their supply chains to make production and trade more sustainable. IDH receives its funding from the Dutch, Swiss and Danish government.
To strengthen its Operations team IDH is recruiting a
Financial Officer
(40 hours)
Job profile
As Financial Officer you are part of the Operations team. You will report directly to the Financial Controller and work together closely with the other members of the (financial) Operations team and the Program Managers.
IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative helps to accelerate and upscale sustainable practices within mainstream international commodity markets, driving sustainability from niche to norm. We build ambitious public-private coalitions of companies, civil society organizations and governments in high-impact programs in order to benefit people, the planet and profit.
Partnering with over 350 companies, 60 NGOs and numerous governmental organizations, IDH is a dynamic organization of about 45 staff members based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, with hubs in Vietnam, Indonesia and other countries. In the last year IDH has expanded its activities and now runs over 100 projects through 18 commodity programs in 50 countries, together with internationally operating companies and implementing partners. Among the commodities IDH focuses on are cocoa, tea, soy, cotton, timber, natural stone, aquaculture and electronics, and new sector programs are in development. Partnering companies have committed to invest in their supply chains to make production and trade more sustainable. IDH receives its funding from the Dutch, Swiss and Danish government.
To strengthen its Operations team IDH is recruiting a
Financial Officer
(40 hours)
Job profile
As Financial Officer you are part of the Operations team. You will report directly to the Financial Controller and work together closely with the other members of the (financial) Operations team and the Program Managers.
The job encompasses administrative, accounting and reporting aspects of the Programs. You will assist the finance team with the administrative monitoring of the programs which will require close collaboration with the program managers. The Program Officer helps ensure the compliance of IDH financial and administrative procedures.
IDH is looking for a bright and organized team player. You execute assignments quickly, are structured and flexible. It is easy for you to keep an overview and prioritize when required. You have a background in financial accounting and learn fast. You have at least 3 years work experience in a similar position.
Responsibilities
- Assist program managers and/or partners on financial design, planning, monitoring and reporting of the programs
- Assess financial and audit reports received from partner organizations
- Other (financial) support.
- Assist program managers and/or partners on financial design, planning, monitoring and reporting of the programs
- Assess financial and audit reports received from partner organizations
- Other (financial) support.
Requirements
- Working and thinking at least at HBO level with a background in financial accounting
- At least 3 years of work experience.
- Experience with Exact Globe and MS Excel.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
Only candidates that meet above criteria will be considered for this position
- Working and thinking at least at HBO level with a background in financial accounting
- At least 3 years of work experience.
- Experience with Exact Globe and MS Excel.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
Only candidates that meet above criteria will be considered for this position
Competencies
- Planning, organizing and coordination skills
- Proactive, entrepreneurial and independent
- Analytical with an eye for detail
- Practical, results oriented, hands-on mentality
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Organizational awareness and commitment
- Fast learner
- Planning, organizing and coordination skills
- Proactive, entrepreneurial and independent
- Analytical with an eye for detail
- Practical, results oriented, hands-on mentality
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Organizational awareness and commitment
- Fast learner
Conditions
IDH offers a challenging position with opportunities for growth within an enthusiastic and passionate team. As an IDH team member you can contribute to positive global change. The position is for 40 hours per week. We offer a monthly gross salary of €2.400 - €3.000 (depending on seniority and experience) based on a 40 hour week, with solid fringe benefits. Candidates should be EU nationals or have permission to work in the Netherlands. For more information about IDH, please visitwww.idhsustainabletrade.com.
For questions about this position, please contact Barbara Visser, Senior Financial Controller, at +31 (0)6 462 60 523. Interested candidates should send their CV and application letter (in English) to Annemarie Woudstra, HR Officer, at:woudstra@idhsustainabletrade.com. Closing date for the vacancy is May 30th, 2014.
IDH offers a challenging position with opportunities for growth within an enthusiastic and passionate team. As an IDH team member you can contribute to positive global change. The position is for 40 hours per week. We offer a monthly gross salary of €2.400 - €3.000 (depending on seniority and experience) based on a 40 hour week, with solid fringe benefits. Candidates should be EU nationals or have permission to work in the Netherlands. For more information about IDH, please visitwww.idhsustainabletrade.com.
For questions about this position, please contact Barbara Visser, Senior Financial Controller, at +31 (0)6 462 60 523. Interested candidates should send their CV and application letter (in English) to Annemarie Woudstra, HR Officer, at:woudstra@idhsustainabletrade.com. Closing date for the vacancy is May 30th, 2014.
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